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Austin's Breakfast Taco Craze Featured in New York Times
CK in TX/flickrWith hundreds of establishments fueling mornings, curing hangovers and expanding waistlines with beans, eggs, cheese and sausage for the same price as an hour of parking downtown, it's no small wonder that Austin considers itself the Breakfast Taco Capital of the World. Yesterday,…
In Between
What's on his and her minds -- and everything in between... ALL THINGS AUSTIN (via In Between)
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Rocking in Austin - SXSW - Imagine Dragons
Las Vegas pop rockers Image Dragons have an infectious sound that you just can't help tapping your toes to. (via Rocking in Austin)
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Big Ideas for a Vision for Austin's Future
Last night, citizens began working to create a first-cut at a Vision for Austin. See what they came up with. (via Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan)
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Drag Queen Bingo Tonight at Jo's Downtown [Austinist Presents]
Austinist Sponsors Drag Queen BingoWednesday, March 10Jos Coffee Downtown (242 West 2nd Street)Free[info]It's that time again! Drag Queen Bingo is going down tonight at Jo's Downtown. It's your every-other-Wednesday-night delight, and it's been moved up to tonight to accommodate those SXSW…
Leffingwell Postpones Urban Rail Vote
rutlo/Flickr Mayor Lee Leffingwell said in a press release today that, contrary to what he promised voters in last year’s election, an urban light rail proposal will not be ready by its “overly ambitious” November 2010 deadline. Too much about the future of the light…
SXSW Film Interview: Paul Gordon directs The Happy Poet
www.happypoetmovie.comPaul Gordon is a filmmaker, actor and Austin resident whose film The Happy Poet will enjoy its world premiere this weekend at the 2010 SXSW film festival. The narrative feature tells the story of a poet and food cart vendor who is trying to make the world a better place in…
AFF Made in Texas Film Series: Roadie
Austin Film Festival Made in Texas Film Series: RoadieWednesday, March 10thThe Bob Bullock Museum (18th Street)$5/Free for AFF/TSHM Members, 7:30pm, tickets at the door[info]It is quite possible that you have never heard of the film Roadie. Hell, we certainly hadn't, and it's possible that the…
New in the pleasure grounds
Roses of Sharon are joining the fig tree in leafing out. There are flowers on the pink oxalis. Overnight, the clematis has reappeared and is climbing fast.
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UT's Harry Ransom Center Obtains Archives of David Foster Wallace
Image from the HRC of hand-written draft of \"Infinite Jest\"Adding to what is already a treasure trove of materials from writers including Anne Sexton, Neal Cassady, James Joyce, Don Dellilo, and many more, the University of Texas' Harry Ransom Center recently announced the acquisition of the…
Texas Tribune Talks: Bill White Shows Campaign Colors [Politics]
Casey B.Inside a packed Austin Club yesterday, gubernatorial candidate Bill White offered a taste of the Democratic message we can expect to hear through November. White sat down with Texas Tribune editor Evan Smith for some probing questions and well-studied answers. The emphasis on conservatism…
The Raid on Steve Jackson Games: 20th Anniversary
As nice local pre-event to the upcoming SXSW insanity starting Friday, I attended a 20th anniversary panel on the secret service raid of Steve Jackson Games last night at Independence Brewing. If you’re unfamiliar with the landmark case in cyberlaw, Steve Jackson maintains a page about the…
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SXSW 2010 Guide: Where to Eat Around Film-Fest Venues
Where can you stop for a quick bite downtown, or a fancy meal, between movies? We've got lots of suggestions. (via Slackerwood)
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SXSW Film Preview: World's Largest
Who hasn’t needed to get away from it all and spontaneously hit the open road with no plans, the top down, radio blasting, nowhere to be but…or, um okay, you’ve driven to grandma’s house for the holidays. But the point is, the countryside, with all its beauty, its pastoral…
Local Startups Battle For Attention at SXSW BizSpark Accelerator
SXSWMost folks come to South by Southwest Interactive to meet people, promote their business, drink a little bit and maybe even learn a thing or two. But for 32 young companies, SXSW Interactive represents a head-to-head competition to be the next big thing. Five local companies - four from…
Fave Five Food Deals - 3/10/10
The spirit of St. Patrick is alive and well in this week's list of Austin's best grocery deals. (via Beetsolonely)
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Adios, Chief Acevedo?
City of Austin Earlier this week, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo announced that he is a finalist for the top cop position with the Dallas Police Department. During a press conference, he stated he was contacted several weeks ago by the Police Executive Research Forum, who encouraged him to…
SXSW Film Preview: Erasing David
On February 27 of this year, President Barack Obama signed a one-year extension to the Patriot Act, allowing the government to use court-approved roving wiretaps that permit surveillance on people deemed terrorists. Whether you consider it an invasion of privacy or a good way to catch terrorist…
Rocking in Austin - SXSW - Here We Go Magic
Check out SXSW 2010's pop darlings, Here We Go magic. These guys are gonna be huge this year! (via Rocking in Austin)
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Rocking in Austin - SXSW - Gemma Ray
I may have found my new Amy Winehouse, Gemma Ray. Check out this rockin Brit during SXSW. (via Rocking in Austin)
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It’s what’s for breakfast
That’s here in Austin, and the breakfast of champions is tacos. In just one of the features focusing on Austin in SxSW season, today’s NYT makes this announcement to the world at large: “When it comes to breakfast tacos . . . , Austin trumps all other American cities.”…
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Corey Haim Found Dead [News Bits]
80s teen idol Corey Haim dead at 38 after apparent drug overdose Tale of runaway Prius prompts new probe at Toyota Former New York congressman Massa denies groping, says it was "tickling" American woman who used the online name "JihadJane" faces terrorism charges David Letterman extortionist…
15 More SXSW Party RSVPs--and then my head exploded!
These SXSW Free Party RSVPs have gotten out of hand. On the realz. Related posts:11 SXSW Party RSVPs To Start... (via Republic of Austin)
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Tonight! Public Forum on Austin Response to Google "Fiber for Communities" Initiative
The Big Gig Austin effort continues tonight, with a public forum to discuss the Austin response to the Google "Fiber... (via It's Just this Little Chromium Switch Here)
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SXSW Film Preview: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
It seems fitting that the first film that we are officially previewing here on Austinist is also the very first film that will screen at SXSW. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, will light up the screens on Friday afternoon at 4:30pm, ushering in the nine day film onslaught with a tale of family…
#BATHH Big Ass Twitter Happy Hour, No SXSW Badge Required
Time for Adult Geeks' Spring Break (SXSWi)- get the week started with a free event for AUSTINITES! (via New Media Lab Blog)
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